"David Spencer is one of the most versatile talents in our business. He's both a brilliant musical theater writer and an extremely keen observer of every aspect of musicals; from opening numbers to closing nights, from the agony of reviews to the ecstasy of a standing ovation, from hits to flops and everything in between…If you can't hang out with David and get an earful of his interesting opinions and smart observations, this book provides the next best thing. Consider THE MTW SURVIVAL GUIDE your new best friend in the business."
-Alan Menken, Composer
Little Shop of Horrors, Beauty and the Beast
"David Spencer has written a book about what it's actually like to function in the world of professional musical theatre. It is unlike any book on writing I've ever seen. It is practical! It is written in unusually clear no-nonsense language, and it is full of truths a young writer will not find articulated anywhere else. Most of us in the theatre gained our 'experience' by making mistakes and learning from them. David's book lets you gain the 'experience' and skip the mistakes part. Anyone maneuvering the treacherous waters of musicals will find it not nearly so lonely or baffling with this remarkable volume as a companion."
-Richard Maltby, Jr., Director/Lyricist
Miss Saigon, Ain't Misbehavin', Baby
"At long last: a how-to book written by someone who actually knows how to. It hits so many nails on the head I could barely get through it for the sound of all that hammering!"
-Larry Gelbart, Librettist
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, City of Angels
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